About ACEND
- ACEND Mission and Vision
- ACEND Board, Staff and Reviewers
- Ad Hoc Panel for Appeals
- Advanced Practice Residency Programs
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- ACEND Data
Accreditation Standards, Fees and Policies
- ACEND Policies and Procedures
- ACEND Decision Calendars
- 2022 Standards and Templates
- Future Education Model Standards and Templates
- Fee Schedule
Accredited Program Directory
- Graduate Programs in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Coordinated Programs in Dietetics
- Didactic Programs in Dietetics
- Dietetic Internships
- Foreign Dietitian Education
- Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Programs
Accreditation Process
- Introduction to Accreditation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Candidacy for Accreditation
- Future Education Model Application and Rationale
- Candidacy for Non-U.S. Based Programs
Public Notices and Announcements
- ACEND Updates
- Noteworthy Practices
- Filing a Complaint
- Accreditation Decisions
- Programs Under Review
- Virtual Town Hall Meetings
Students and Advancing Education
- For U.S. and International Students
- Application Process for Students
- Individualized Supervised Practice Pathways
- Scholarships and Grants
- Accredited and Advanced Programs
- ACEND Board Dietetic Student Representative Application
Program Directors
- ACEND Portal
- Application Process for Program Directors
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Resources
- ISPP for Directors
- Program Director FAQs and Resources
ACEND Training and Volunteer Opportunities
- Preceptors and Mentors
- Program Reviewers
- Training and Resources
- Dietetics Preceptor Training Program
ACEND® can be contacted by:
Email: Click to email
Phone: 800/877-1600, ext. 5400
Mail: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995
ACEND serves and protects students and the public by assuring the quality and continued improvement of nutrition and dietetics education programs. ACEND is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Title IV gatekeeper. This recognition affirms that ACEND meets national standards and is a reliable authority on the quality of nutrition and dietetics education programs. USDE can be contacted by:
Phone: 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
Mail: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202
ACEND is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors and abides by its code of good practice.
ACEND hosts periodic conference calls to answer your questions about ACEND's work. All stakeholders are invited to participate. Learn more about Virtual Town Hall Meetings.
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Find an ACEND-Accredited Program
ACEND has more than 600 accredited programs across the United States and select countries internationally, with in-person and online options. Use the search filters to find the program that fits your needs.